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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852, 1,278 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852, 1,278 and 339.36 is: 509.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852 : 1,278 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852/1,278 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852x = 1,278 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852x = 433,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,702.08/852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.04

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